Gladys Newton School vs North Balga Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gladys Newton School
Balga · Government special · K-12
157 students · ICSEA 1008
North Balga Primary School
Balga · Government primary · K-6
276 students · ICSEA 922
| Measure | Gladys Newton School Balga WA | North Balga Primary School Balga WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #458 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4116 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 157 | 276 |
| Girls / boys | 39 / 118 | 122 / 154 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | 14 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 9 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +83% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1008 | 922 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 6.1 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.4 | 17.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 86.9 | 14.4 |
| Language background other than English | 38% | 72% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 9% |
| Suburb | Balga 6061 | Balga 6061 |
| Council area | Stirling | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=6011 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5499 |
The verdict
- •Gladys Newton School has the higher ICSEA (1008 vs 922), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gladys Newton School has fewer students per teacher (6.1 vs 14.9).
- •North Balga Primary School is the larger school with 276 students compared with 157.
- •Gladys Newton School has grown faster over five years (83% vs 9%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gladys Newton School better than North Balga Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gladys Newton School and North Balga Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Balga and Balga in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gladys Newton School has 6.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and North Balga Primary School has 14.9.
How do Gladys Newton School and North Balga Primary School rank in WA?
Gladys Newton School is unranked and North Balga Primary School is 458th of 583 among special schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.